Dead Birds
Originally released in 1963. Dead Birds is a documentary film. directed by Robert Gardner. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Robert Gardner
Synopsis
The film's title is borrowed from a Dani fable that Gardner recounts in voice-over. The Dani people, whom Gardner identifies mysteriously as "a mountain people," believe that there was once a great race between a bird and a snake, which was to determine the lives of human beings. Should men shed their skins and live forever like snakes, or die like birds? The bird won the race, dictating that man must die. The film's plot revolves around two characters, Weyak and Pua. Weyak is a warrior who guards the frontier between the land of his tribe and that of the neighboring tribe. Pua is a young boy whom Gardner depicts as weak and inept.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 1, 1963
62 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Papua New Guinea
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Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Peabody Museum
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dead Birds about?
The film's title is borrowed from a Dani fable that Gardner recounts in voice-over. The Dani people, whom Gardner identifies mysteriously as "a mountain people," believe that there was once a great...
Who directed Dead Birds?
Dead Birds was directed by Robert Gardner.
How long is Dead Birds?
Dead Birds has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Dead Birds released?
Dead Birds was released on October 1, 1963 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dead Birds?
The main cast of Dead Birds includes Robert Gardner.